North Carolina is seeing a difficult season for growing chile peppers. "There have been extended periods of excess rain and also a week of extreme heat," says Randy Bailey, owner and president of Bailey Farms, adding though that the supply level is similar to last year and that last summer also saw growing difficulties.
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While the company produces peppers from North Carolina during the summer months, it also grows year-round on its farms in both Florida and Mexico. Right now, the company is shipping mainstream peppers, from Jalapeno to Habanero, and it also has a light volume of both Ghost and Carolina Reaper peppers. Generally, it produces a variety of chiles, including Poblano, Serrano, and more, as well as Bellafina Baby Bell and Minisweet peppers.
Timing of the season
As for timing, the North Carolina chile pepper season saw a late start this year thanks to a very cool May.
Meanwhile, the demand for chile peppers is normal, as is pricing on most items. "August is typically our slowest month of the year," says Bailey. "I do think the spicy trend will continue. It seems that the new generations are embracing it."
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Looking ahead, the company hopes that the growing region will dry out and that chile pepper production can improve.
For more information:
Randy Bailey
Bailey Farms
[email protected]
https://baileyfarmsinc.com/
